Why Phentermine is Not Advisable As a Weight Loss Aid




Weight Loss and Diet | Thursday, February 1st, 2007

Weight loss supplements have very dangerous side effects. They do help initially to lose weight but its effectiveness fades after some time. Side effects include headaches, dizziness, heart arrhythmia, high blood pressure, and insomnia.

Initially an anti obesity drug called Fen-phen was launched in the market which became a very popular supplement amongst people who wanted to lose weight by eating pills. After some time it was alleged in to heart-valve damage that resulted in deaths. Then Phentermine was introduced for specific circumstances under doctor’s prescription.

Phentermine is not advisable as a weight loss aid because is some cases it has been observed that it becomes psychological addiction for the people who take it for a long period of time. This is one of the major reasons why it is always taken under medical guidance and for a short period of time.

It is a centrally acting stimulant and acts on similar lines of amphetamines. This amphetamines like property is what leads to psychological addition of this drug. It does not mean that Phentermine causes only harms and should be avoided altogether. It has been observed that when taken under proper guidance of a doctor and taking an appropriate diet as suggested by the doctor or dietician it has had positive effects.

There have also been instances when Phentermine purchased over the counter without prescription of doctor or bought online has contained some harmful substances like lead paint.

Phentermine is no magic pill. Weight loss pills do a lot of harm in the long run unless taken under the guidance of a professional and balanced well with exercise regimen and proper diet.



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2008-12-27 09:49:25

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2009-02-14 10:31:31

I would not usually comment to someone’s blog however I am interested in this post therefore I was forced to do so. Straying off topic to a degree, what is your opinion concerning walking? Which is generally being put forward as the best exercise to burn fat.

 
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2009-02-14 10:40:32

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2009-03-23 01:35:45

I loved the article..thanks for letting all know about these idiotic weight loss pills that are never and ever of any use…i think US federal govt should ban them

 
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Comment by Faith
2010-05-18 05:28:20

I Use Phentermine and am down to 189 pounds. I was 225. BUT! it curves appetite.. BUT! you NEED to exercise and eat right for it to work … .. Its not a miracle.

 
Comment by Tom L., TN
2010-10-27 00:44:56

My wife of only three years died January 2010 at the age of 40, after taking Phentermine for six weeks. She lost weight, yes, but both doctor visits showed that she had normal heart rate and BP. State medical examiner stated on the autopsy report that she died from a fatal arrhythmia of the heart, with Phentermine being the initiator. Histology showed she also had contraction band nectrosis in her heart.

Yeah. Wonderful diet pill.

Comment by Kristy
2011-06-30 17:01:14

My husband died of the same thing. Can you contact me please.

Comment by Rr
2011-07-07 13:02:39

Please contact me. My husband just died from phentermine. He was 33 & healthy

Comment by lyric
2011-09-21 07:04:48

also, was he morbidly obese?

 
 
Comment by lyric
2011-09-21 07:04:06

did your husband abuse the drug and/or did he have other underlying medical issues?

 
 
Comment by Rr
2011-07-07 13:04:18

Please contact me asap. My husband died from an arrhythmia due to phentermine
He was 33 healthy & we have a 1 year old baby. This drug needs to be banned immediately

Comment by cautious
2011-07-14 13:51:24

I went to college with a girl who lost her husband to these pills a few months ago. They also have a one year old baby. Every since I heard I have been looking up info on these pills to inform my friends.

 
Comment by b
2011-08-07 23:22:27

Hi. I read your comment. I am sorry to hear about your husband. What mg was he on? And did he show any signs that something was wrong?

 
Comment by Jessica
2011-08-24 09:26:16

I’m sorry to hear about your husband! What kind of arrithmyia did your husband have?

 
 
Comment by Rr
2011-07-07 13:05:23

Please contact me. The exact thing happened to my husband

 
 
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Comment by ahh8566
2011-11-12 02:52:36

this is very SCARY..I am currently on it..please share any an all info that you are comfortable with. .it could be VERY helpful..where any of your loved ones on any other medications..did they show any signs or symptons of worsening? Did they take them as prescribed..Ive been nervous about taking them..only been on them a couple weeks and have lost a TON of weight, but its not worth my life…any information is appreciated…

Comment by Eh
2012-01-30 19:32:35

How are the pills working out for u I just started taking them an I’m having second thoughts

 
 
Comment by rachusa1
2011-11-26 13:20:45

I took them for aout three months. I was recently told I have a heart arrithmia. I have not been on them for about six months but was thinking of going back on them. I was on meridia ebfore that for about two years. I have never wieghed more then 170 and Im 5′2. My lowest weight I was 145 and still getting Meridia and Phentermine rx’ed to me. I want to start taking Phernternine again but I get so emiotional on them. Almost to the point of sucide. I just hate being Chunky.

 
Comment by Eh
2012-01-30 19:31:01

Please more comments I just started taking them under dr supervision .. Need more info on them

 
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